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Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: If you have an Android phone and live in a supported area, your device will automatically detect earthquakes via the phone’s movement-sensitive accelerometer. Google gathers and analyzes this data and then automatically sends out an alert to users in the area. After the quake, users can access tips for what to do next. Google works with California’s ShakeAlert System to warn affected residents in California, Oregon, and Washington....

Network File Sharing Network file sharing among computers provides more flexibility than using portable disk drives. You can share photos, music files, and documents, plus you can save copies of important data on a different computer. Backups are a critical yet overlooked capability of home networking. Internet Connection Sharing With a home network, multiple household members on various devices, including smartphones and tablets, can access the internet simultaneously without having to pay an ISP for multiple accounts....

The full version CoffeeCup HTML editor is a great tool for web designers. It comes with lots of graphics, templates, and extra features—like the CoffeeCup image mapper. After you purchase CoffeeCup HTML Editor, you receive free updates for life. The HTML Editor includes an Open From Web option, so you can use any website as a starting point for your designs. A built-in validation tool checks code as you write it and automatically suggests tags and CSS selectors....

THX certifies that an audio system follows strict rules for ultra-high-quality digital sound playback. These systems can be professional theater or cinema sound systems, surround sound setups, simple home theater systems, or surround sound systems for a PC. THX Certification establishes a rigorous set of industry standards for audio reproduction. The certification means that the sound coming out of a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system or any other speaker is precisely as the audio engineer intended while recording and mixing it....

The following apps help persons who struggle to speak due to conditions such as autism, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and stroke. They provide ways to choose words, symbols, and images to express moods, needs, and thoughts. In addition to MyTalkTools Mobile, the company offers additional apps that include MyTalkTools Workspace, which configures the mobile app. The app requires iOS 5.1.1 or higher. MyTalkTools Mobile costs $99.99 with in-app purchases....

Initially rolling out in July 2021 and only on iOS, this new round of testing expansion will also include web and Android platforms (along with more users overall). As per Twitter’s original statement of intent, the feature is intended for replies to tweets as a way to suss out what types of replies to show more or less of. So it’s having users provide the data to influence the algorithm that will boost or hide replies, basically....

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Project Guardian covers a list of thousands of high-profile accounts that include politicians, musicians, journalists, professional athletes, and more. Twitter prioritizes flags about abuse reported on these accounts and reviews them before other flagged reports in the content moderation queue. Twitter’s content moderation is done with the help of any user that can report Tweets or comments they consider to violate the platform’s policies....

In a blog post announcing the disappearance of Fleets from the platform this afternoon, Twitter said, “In the time since we introduced Fleets to everyone, we haven’t seen an increase in the number of new people joining the conversation with Fleets like we hoped. Because of this, on August 3, Fleets will no longer be available on Twitter.” Introduced publicly last November (after a test run in March), Fleets were part of Twitter’s efforts to address some of the reasons behind users’ hesitancy to leave a lasting digital footprint on the social media platform....

If you’re switching to the Mac from Windows, you’ll discover that the Finder is a way to browse the file system, similar to Windows Explorer. The Mac Finder is more than a file browser, though. It’s a road map to your Mac’s file system. Taking a few minutes to learn how to use and customize the Finder is time well spent. The sidebar offers shortcuts to areas of your Mac that you likely use the most....

What Was Retrovision? Retrovision was a free movie streaming site much like other ones you might have used, such as Crackle, Popcornflix, Vudu, etc. There were films in various genres, including Adventure, Comedy, Cartoons, Crime, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Westerns, and War. Some popular areas of the site were called Beverly Hillbillies, Lucille Ball, Cult Films, and One Step Beyond. Classic TV shows could also be streamed here; most were from the ’40s to ’90s....

What Is a JSX File? A file with the JSX file extension is an ExtendScript script file. JSX stands for JavaScript XML. These files have been written in the ExtendScript scripting language, which is similar to JavaScript and ActionScript but supports some additional functions. JSX files are used for writing plug-ins for Adobe Creative Suite software like Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects. The file extension .JSXBIN is used when a JSX file is saved in binary....

Due to the size (64 bytes) of the MPT, a maximum of four partitions (16 bytes each) may be defined on a hard drive. However, additional partitions can be set up by defining one of the physical partitions as an extended partition and then defining additional logical partitions within that extended partition. Master Partition Table Structure and Location The master boot record includes 446 bytes of code, followed by the partition table with 64 bytes, and the remaining two bytes are reserved for the disk signature....

Vevo’s History Vevo, whose name combines video and evolution, wanted to change the way music videos reach fans. Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI formed the venture in 2009, with Warner Music group joining the fun in 2016. EMI eventually left the partnership to pursue its own music video delivery system. The Vevo.com website originally was a music video-streaming platform. Along with its companion mobile app, Vevo was successful at first with both viewers and advertisers....

WhatsApp has started offering secure cloud backups within WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.21.15.5, according to Engadget. The option to enable secure backups was first discovered by WABetaInfo, and users can opt in to have their conversation history uploaded to the cloud. WhatsApp still offers its signature end-to-end encryption on the backups, a mainstay in the app for several years now. The app developer just started rolling out the feature to the beta last week....

Windows 10 EOL Date You have until October 14, 2025 to keep using Windows 10 and continue receiving at least some sort of support from Microsoft for it. However, the company announced in November 2021 that it will only release feature updates after version 21H2 (the Windows 10 November 2021 Update) annually in the second half of the year via the General Availability Channel. The next Windows 10 feature update is slated for the second half of 2022....

Smartphone apps may not be as detailed or comprehensive as handheld golf GPS maps, but they still deliver plenty of functionality. Just be wary of how much power you’re using, as they can drain batteries fairly quickly! Golfshot now comes in two editions: Classic and Plus Scorecard and Tee Times. The Plus edition is compatible with Apple Watch and includes improved graphics and flyovers. The course database includes 40,000-plus courses and is always free to update....

Why Do My Earbuds Not Stay in My Ears? Everyone’s ears are different, and most earbuds are built to a “standard” ear canal size. For most of us, this means they’ll fit most of the time. Now keep in mind, earwax, temperature, and your ear’s particular structure can all affect fit. Combine that with rapid motion and sweat coming into your ear, and it can make it easy for earbuds to come loose....

Asymmetry in Page Layout With asymmetrical balance, you unevenly distribute the elements within the format, which may mean balancing a large photo with several small graphics. You create tension by intentionally avoiding balance. Asymmetrical balance can be subtle or obvious. Uneven elements present us with more possibilities for arranging the page and creating interesting designs than do perfectly symmetrical objects. Asymmetrical layouts are generally more dynamic; by intentionally ignoring balance, the designer can create tension, express movement or convey a mood such as anger, excitement, joy, or casual amusement....

The free streaming service for Samsung Smart TV customers, Samsung TV Plus, is getting another big update, this time adding a lot more stuff and kitchen appliance compatibility. Seriously, you can watch your favorite shows (or new shows) on compatible Family Hub refrigerators, specifically models 2.0 or above that were released after 2017. Beyond the possibilities of a fridge film fest, Samsung TV Plus is also getting a bit of a visual overhaul with a new logo and a new interface option....

On the heels of its Chromebook Spin 513, Acer has revealed both the Chromebook Spin 514 and the Enterprise Spin 514—both of which use AMD’s newest Ryzen 5000 C-Series processors. Processors that, incidentally, also launched today. Senior Vice President and General Manager for AMD’s Client Business Unit, Saeid Moshkelani, explained in a press release, “With the leadership performance of Ryzen 5000 C-Series processors, Acer’s latest Chromebook is equipping consumers with technology that is putting collaboration and efficiency at the forefront of every classroom, office and creative space....